Swiggy Co-founder Puts Margins Over Discounts, Flags ‘Irrational Competition’
Sriharsha Majety says that the recent investments into lower consumer-side monetisation have not yielded the desired incremental order-growth
Food & Beverage.
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Rapido Crosses Rs 900 Cr Revenue, Cuts Losses By 30%
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 22, 2026
Swiggy-backed ride-hailing unicorn scales mobility and delivery operations while launching Ownly, its zero-commission food delivery platform
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Zepto Rolls Out In-app UPI Payments For Faster Checkout
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 7, 2026
Zepto introduces in-app UPI payments, allowing users to complete transactions without third-party apps. The move aims to streamline checkout and enhance user experience as the startup prepares for a potential IPO.
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Instamart To Train 5,000 Youths In Telangana, Inks MoU With YISU
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 6, 2026
Instamart and Young India Skills University sign MoU to train 5,000 youth in Telangana for careers in quick commerce, covering supply chain, dark store operations, and retail management
Food
Consumers Flag Food Damage, High Charges On Apps: LocalCircles
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 6, 2026
Over half of food delivery users report damaged orders, while 55 per cent say app prices are higher than restaurants, a nationwide survey shows.
Food & Beverage.
Swiggy Rolls Out EatRight Health-Focused Food Category: Report
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 6, 2026
Swiggy launches EatRight, a new app category offering high-protein, low-calorie, and no-added-sugar dishes, making healthy eating easier in 50+ Indian cities.
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Zepto FY25 Sales Jump 129%, Loss Widens To Rs 3,367 Cr
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 29, 2025
Zepto more than doubled FY25 sales to Rs 9,668.8 crore, while net loss widened to Rs 3,367.3 crore as competition intensified and the company prepared for an IPO.
Companies
Consumer
After Christmas, Gig Workers Call For Nationwide Strike On 31 December
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 26, 2025
The unions are seeking job security, higher pay, safer working environment and access to social security benefits
Companies
Stores
Instamart Opens First Offline Experience Store In Gurugram
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 22, 2025
The mini experiential outlet carries a limited range of around 100 to 200 stock-keeping units (SKUs)
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Swiggy Raises Nearly Rs 10,000 Cr Through QIP
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 15, 2025
Swiggy raises nearly ₹10,000 crore through a qualified institutions placement, issuing shares at a 3.97% discount to the SEBI floor price, according to stock exchange disclosures